Dott vs Chiamabus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dott
Easily navigate your city with electric bikes and scooters. Simply find, unlock, and ride to your destination. Offers flexible payment options and passes for cost savings.
- Unlock e-bikes and e-scooters
- Find nearby vehicles on map
- Pay-as-you-go or use passes
- Refer friends for free rides
- Available 24/7
- Safety features
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Got somewhere to be? Take a Dott! Simply unlock an e-bike or e-scooter in the Dott app, ride to your destination, and get on with your day – easy as that. To get started: 1. Download the Dott app 2. Check the in-app map to find a nearby e-scooter or e-bike 3. Scan the vehicle’s QR code to unlock it, and you’re off! Pro tip: Grab a Dott pass to save on your ride. Or simply pay as you go with your secure payment method of choice. Why choose Dott? Dott is the simplest way to move around your city, safely and efficiently. Ditch the crowded commute and enjoy traveling in the open air. Avoid traffic jams and arrive at your destination on time – for a fraction of the cost of a taxi or car share. Our e-scooters and e-bikes are available 24/7, making moving around your city a breeze! They’re brought in for regular maintenance and boast all the latest safety features. Plus, thanks to the smooth electric acceleration, riding our vehicles is a piece of cake. Ride a Dott whenever you're: * Meeting a friend for dinner * Commuting to work * Heading to class * Going on a date * Exploring your city on your day off, or sightseeing in other countries Get around without breaking the bank Simply pay for your rides as you go, at a price similar to public transport. Or, explore Dott passes to ride more for less: grab a pass for 24 hours, a week, or even a month to save on every ride. If you fancy a ride for free, just refer a friend and you’ll both get a free ride each! Want in on even more discounts? Turn on notifications to hear about our limited-time deals. Where you’ll find us Dott (previously TIER) is currently available in more than 400 cities across Europe and Middle East – with more on the way! Want to see Dott in your city? Drop us a line at support@ridedott.com.
Chiamabus
Book on-demand bus trips within specific regions of Lazio, Italy. Select pickup and drop-off points, dates, and times for single or recurring journeys. Accommodates multiple passengers and wheelchair users.
- On-demand bus booking
- Select pickup/drop-off
- Single or recurring trips
- Multiple passenger booking
- Wheelchair accessible vehicles
- Service in Rieti and Frosinone provinces
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CHIAMABUS” gestiti da COTRAL SpA. Dopo la registrazione è possibile prenotare uno o più viaggi all'interno di una delle aree geografiche (Monti Reatini e Valle del Comino) in cui viene erogato il servizio, distribuite sul territorio delle province di Rieti e Frosinone nella Regione Lazio. È possibile prenotare per un viaggio singolo oppure per più viaggi ripetuti nel tempo specificando le proprie esigenze: occorre quindi selezionare la zona di interesse, la fermata desiderata di salita e di discesa, la data e l’orario desiderato di salita oppure di discesa (non entrambe). Opzionalmente può essere specificato un numero di posti maggiore di uno per fare una sola prenotazione per più persone che viaggiano insieme. Il servizio è accessibile anche a disabili carrozzati per i quali sono attrezzati i nostri automezzi Ducato.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Chiamabus at none against Dott's shown. Chiamabus also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Dott's advantage is ratings volume (9.3K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chiamabus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dott has 9.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Dott ships an update weekly, Chiamabus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dott | Chiamabus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9.3K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9.3K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.7.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 385 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dott B.V. | ioki GmbH |
Customer experience
Dott
Chiamabus
Bugs and requests
Dott
Reported bugs
4 issues- Ride not ending properly
- Inability to unlock/lock scooters
- Incorrect battery level reporting
- Glitches with payment and refunds
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to reserve/book scooters
- Improved navigation and zone information
- Monthly subscription option
- Increased speed limit
Chiamabus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dott
No in-app purchases
Chiamabus
No in-app purchases









